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Residential Faculty - Cisco CCNP Program, CCNA Security
Office: BA 40 - Room: 20
480-461-7713
Office Hours
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Also Available By Appointment for in-person, or online meetings.
Profile
Member: Arizona Technology Council Cybersecurity Committee.
Recently recognized by Cisco Systems with an "INSTRUCTOR EXCELLENCE" award.
Recent Student Survey Results:
*ALL* STUDENTS ANSWERED WITH THE *HIGHEST* RATING POSSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
- I would recommend this instructor to others.
- The instructor encourages questions and/or participation and makes good use of examples and illustrations.
- The instructor maintains a positive atmosphere in the class and seems to enjoy teaching.
DO YOU FEEL THE CLASS PERIOD IS USED EFFECTIVELY?
- Yes. Instructor has excellent presentation skills.
- Yes, JB covers the material very well and answers any questions we have.
DO YOU FEEL THE INSTRUCTOR DISPLAYS RESPECT FOR STUDENTS?
- Yes, He understands that we work and are busy and is flexible.
- Yes. Instructor is great.
DO YOU FEEL THE INSTRUCTOR RESPONDS EFFECTIVELY TO THE STUDENTS' NEEDS FOR CLARIFICATION?
- Yes, very patient and helpful.
- Yes. Instructor has an excellent attitude.
- Yes JB does a wonderful job at teaching and engaging the class.
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| CNT250 | Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services | 8 Credits | ||||
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Provides Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise advanced knowledge and skills needed for professional-level networking technologies and architecture. Covers the implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including Layer 3 VPN services, infrastructure security, and infrastructure services. Helps to prepare students to take the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam aligned with the CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Certified Specialist - Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certifications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27886 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 Credits | ||||
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Fundamental concepts of information technology security. Topics include authentication methods, access control, cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, hardening of operating systems and network devices, securing remote access and wireless technologies and securing infrastructures and topologies. Emphasis on hands-on labs in both the Windows and Linux environments. Builds on thorough understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and security concepts and Microsoft (MS) Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: BPC270 or MST150++. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28737 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
Class Ended |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the configuration of routers and switches within small and medium size networks for advanced functionality including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Quality of Service (QOS), network management, design, troubleshooting, virtualization, and automation. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27882 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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03/18/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Open 9 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | 3 Credits | ||||
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Preparation for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacking examination. In-depth exploration of how to effectively protect computer networks from risks ranging from malicious infiltration to cyber-warfare. Includes examination of ethical hacking, relevant tools and methodologies, and its importance to network security. Resources to identify new computer network vulnerabilities and counter security strategies will be discussed as well as an overview of relevant computer crime laws and penalties. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS110, or CNT205, or CIS270, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28104 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Summer 2025
| CLD110 | Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations | 3 Credits | ||||
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Provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. Helps to prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Prerequisites: None. CIS105 suggested but not required. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17098 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025 |
TuTh |
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Open 17 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | 4 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16332 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Open 20 of 24 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall 2025
| CNT140AB | Introduction to Networks | 4 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23648 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 10/16/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Open 23 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| CNT240 | Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core | 8 Credits | ||||
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Provides Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise knowledge and skills needed for professional-level networking technologies and architecture. Topics include virtualization, network assurance, security, and automation. Helps to prepare students to take the Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) certification exam aligned with the CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, and Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise core certifications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23726 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Open 24 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2025
| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 Credits | ||||
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Fundamental concepts of information technology security. Topics include authentication methods, access control, cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, hardening of operating systems and network devices, securing remote access and wireless technologies and securing infrastructures and topologies. Emphasis on hands-on labs in both the Windows and Linux environments. Builds on thorough understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and security concepts and Microsoft (MS) Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: BPC270 or MST150++. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24393 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 23 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
Contracted by a division of O'Reilly Publishing to write a book on network security. Publish date expected 2018.
Appointed by Governor Ducey, and confirmed by the Senate, to a commission for Trial Court Judge Appointments.
Recently recognized by Cisco Systems with an "INSTRUCTOR EXCELLENCE" award.
A.A.S - Information Technology: Cisco Networking - Summa Cum Laude - SMCC
B.S. - Finance- Summa Cum Laude - ASU - University Honors College
B.S. - Real Estate- Summa Cum Laude - ASU - University Honors College
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